Lighting Fundamentals

New to lighting or ready to finally make sense of it? This 8-hour online course gives you a clear, practical introduction to lighting basics, breaking essential concepts into straightforward lessons you can apply right away.

You will build a strong foundation that helps you gain confidence with core concepts, better understand what you are working with in the field, avoid common beginner mistakes, and prepare for more advanced learning.

• How light interacts with surfaces and spaces
• Warm vs. cool light and color fundamentals
• Lumens, foot-candles, and simple light measurement
• An overview of lighting types and how fixtures distribute light
• The basics of switches, dimmers, and sensors
• Common lighting mistakes and how to spot them